Nevada · Uncontested divorce · Updated Oct 2026

Uncontested divorce in Nevada

What couples who agree need to know in Nevada: who can use the process for agreed cases, the residency rule, the waiting period, the official forms, the fee waiver, e-filing, how your spouse can sign instead of being served and mediation.

Quick answer

Here is how Nevada handles a divorce when both spouses agree. Yes, the summary proceeding by joint petition: both spouses sign under oath, one meets the 6-week residency, you have lived apart 1 year or are incompatible, and you have written agreements on children, property, debts and spousal support (or waive support).

Who can file (residency)
6 weeks
Waiting period
No set waiting period
Filing fee
Check with your court

Who can use the process for agreed cases in Nevada

  • Yes, the summary proceeding by joint petition: both spouses sign under oath, one meets the 6-week residency, you have lived apart 1 year or are incompatible, and you have written agreements on children, property, debts and spousal support (or waive support).
  • You give up the right to appeal and to a new trial.
  • Judges often sign it without a hearing. (NRS 125.181-125.184)

Before you file in Nevada

Who can file (residency)
One spouse must have lived in Nevada for at least 6 weeks before filing. A friend, family member or co-worker who sees the Nevada spouse often (the state self-help center says 3-4 times a week) signs an Affidavit of Resident Witness to prove it.
Waiting period
Nevada has no waiting period after filing. If you file a joint petition, the judge often signs the decree without a hearing. In a case one spouse files alone, the other spouse has 21 days after service to respond. Living apart for 1 year is one ground, but you don't need it if you claim incompatibility.
Law
NRS 125.020(2); NRS 125.123, 125.182(3) (affidavit of corroboration of residency); Nevada Self-Help Center, Divorce Overview · NRS 125.010, 125.181-125.184; Nevada Self-Help Center

Forms, fees and filing in Nevada

Official forms
Divorce forms (Nevada courts)
Court self-help
Divorce self-help (Nevada courts)
If you can't afford the fee
File an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (fee waiver application) with a request for submission and an order. For a joint petition, both spouses must file separate applications. A granted waiver also covers sheriff service costs and lasts one year. Guided DIY form: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/getting-started/court-forms-fees-and-waivers/court-fees-and-fee-waivers
E-filing
Many Nevada district courts use the eFileNV system: https://efilenv.tylertech.cloud/. Ask your court clerk whether self-represented people can e-file there.

If your spouse agrees to sign

A joint petition needs no service.

If you agree on only some issues

In counties with 100,000 or more people (Clark, Washoe), the district court must run a mandatory mediation program for custody and visitation disputes; a judge can exclude a case for good cause, such as domestic violence or child abuse. Smaller counties may have one. NRS 3.475, 3.500.

An uncontested divorce in Nevada, step by step

  1. Check that you can file in Nevada

    One spouse must have lived in Nevada for at least 6 weeks before filing.

  2. See if you qualify for the simpler process

    Yes, the summary proceeding by joint petition: both spouses sign under oath, one meets the 6-week residency, you have lived apart 1 year or are incompatible, and you have written agreements on children, property, debts and spousal support (or waive support).

  3. Fill in the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Nevada courts)

  4. File, and pay the fee or ask for a waiver

    Can't afford it? File an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (fee waiver application) with a request for submission and an order. Many Nevada district courts use the eFileNV system: https://efilenv.tylertech.cloud/.

  5. Have your spouse sign or be served

    A joint petition needs no service.

  6. Wait out the waiting period

    Nevada has no waiting period after filing.

  7. Get the final decree

    The judge signs the final decree (judgment), which ends the marriage. Get a certified copy and keep it.

Questions about uncontested divorce in Nevada

Is there a simplified divorce for agreed cases in Nevada?

Yes, the summary proceeding by joint petition: both spouses sign under oath, one meets the 6-week residency, you have lived apart 1 year or are incompatible, and you have written agreements on children, property, debts and spousal support (or waive support). You give up the right to appeal and to a new trial. Judges often sign it without a hearing. (NRS 125.181-125.184)

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Nevada?

Nevada has no waiting period after filing. If you file a joint petition, the judge often signs the decree without a hearing. In a case one spouse files alone, the other spouse has 21 days after service to respond. Living apart for 1 year is one ground, but you don't need it if you claim incompatibility.

Who can file for an uncontested divorce in Nevada?

One spouse must have lived in Nevada for at least 6 weeks before filing. A friend, family member or co-worker who sees the Nevada spouse often (the state self-help center says 3-4 times a week) signs an Affidavit of Resident Witness to prove it.

Does my spouse have to be served if we agree in Nevada?

A joint petition needs no service.

Can we file for divorce online in Nevada?

Many Nevada district courts use the eFileNV system: https://efilenv.tylertech.cloud/. Ask your court clerk whether self-represented people can e-file there.

Is mediation required in Nevada?

In counties with 100,000 or more people (Clark, Washoe), the district court must run a mandatory mediation program for custody and visitation disputes; a judge can exclude a case for good cause, such as domestic violence or child abuse. Smaller counties may have one. NRS 3.475, 3.500.

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.